Result Test Name
QUEST GRAM STAIN
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
1230910259
Laboratory Test Name
CULTURE SPUTUM/LOWER RESPIRATORY (Quest)
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
664-3
Collection Container
STERILE CONTAINER
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Early morning expectorated sputum from deep cough
Container Temp
Refrigerated (3)
Container Volume
-
Test Info
Preferred Specimen(s) 3-5 mL sputum Alternative Specimen(s) 5-10 mL bronchial wash or tracheal aspiration
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Sterile leak-proof screw-cap container Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability Room temperature: 2 hours maximum then refrigerate ASAP Refrigerated: 24 hours Frozen: Unacceptable Reject Criteria Any specimen >48 hours old 24-hour pooled sputum Sputum received for anaerobic culture Room temperature specimens 2 hours or older Specimens which have leaked and contaminated the outside of the collection container Sputum specimens with >25 epithelial cells per low power field Received frozen Refrigerated specimens older than 24 hours but less than 48 hours old may be processed only after contacting the client and informing them that the results may be compromised. If they still desire the specimen cultured medical director approval must be obtained and documented.